IEC Announces Council By-Election for Massembeh Ward in Mansakonko
IEC Chairperson Alhagie Momar Njie © IEC
By Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issued a statement announcing by-elections for Massembeh Ward in Mansakonko Administrative Area in February 2025. Below is the statement from the IEC.
Pursuant to Section 23 of the Local Government Act, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) shall conduct a by-clection in the Mansakonko Administrative Area. This follows the demise of Mr. Bakary Korita, Councilor for Massembeh Ward.
The Commission wishes to inform the general public that a Council by-election will be conducted on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, to fill the vacancy in Massembch Ward in the Mansakonko Area Council.
Nomination of candidates for the said by-election will be conducted from Wednesday, 5th February, to Saturday, 8th February, 2025, between the hours of 8am and 4pm, daily, at the IEC Mansakonko Regional Office.
Nomination Forms can be collected from the IEC Mansakonko Regional Office from 20 January 2025 onwards.
The campaign period for the said by-election shall start from Monday, 10th February, to Thursday, 20th February, 2025.